Description: This northern man is abnormally tall. He wears a tan shirt, with a pastel mid length shorts with pastel tights and flats, usually wearing a coat over them. His whole body is exceptionally muscular. He keeps his black hair in a pixie cut. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: Prone to second guessing himself, he comes off as nervous. He is afraid of men and trembles around them

History: Heian hails from a village terrorized by illithids. He was one of the best in his class, and was picked up by his current employer. He quickly showed his capability and was soon promoted to a head role. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to illithids demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: He'd like to take his coworkers down a peg; and expand his business

Flaws: Insane, Shy. Bonds: Immigrant, Enemies, Job. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 5000 cp. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: Runty and weak-looking, he wears skinny pants and wears a grey and violet robe with the hood down. His auburn hair is singed and shortened. His green eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He is almost excessively polite to everyone, even when angry. He loves his children and doesn't want them to worry about him. He loves to share his painting with anyone who is interested.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. His father disappeared, and while he tried to raise money to find his father, he was betrayed dozens of times. He has been saving his money to try and buy his sister's freedom.

Motivation: Doesn't want to be a Marshal and was forced into it by his family.

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Poor, Family. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: A man with a friendly, welcoming air about him, he is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright green and white, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. He sports a flattop crest cut. His half smiles and gold eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: He is overprotective of those who hire his services. He loves being with his children and actually smiles when they are around. He would do anything for them. He dislikes his ex a great deal.

History: He was born in a small island village. From there he went from mercenary job to mercenary job. He has became unsatisfied with his lot in life, and decided to take up adventuring.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark.

Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Guardian, Family, Nature, Adventurer. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 10000 gp. Moss agate (10 gp). Lapis lazuli (10 gp). Deep blue spinel (600 gp). Silver pearl (80 gp). Golden yellow topaz (600 gp). Banded agate (10 gp). Star ruby (1500 gp). Jade (80 gp). Black pearl (600 gp). Alexandrite (600 gp). Star rose quartz (50 gp). Chrysoberyl (80 gp). Golden yellow topaz (600 gp). Black pearl (600 gp). Peridot (50 gp). Aquamarine (600 gp). Jet (80 gp). Deep blue spinel (600 gp). Malachite (10 gp). Peridot (50 gp). Blue sapphire (1500 gp). White pearl (80 gp). Fire opal (1500 gp). Chrysoprase (50 gp). Rock crystal (50 gp). Moonstone (50 gp). Sard (50 gp). Black opal (1500 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She wears a yellow costume with the symbols of strength on her torso. She has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. She sports a flattop hair cut. She is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: She runs her personal life as if detached from it. She organizes appointments and outings based on perceived benefits she will get from it. She plays an instrument quite well.

History: Born to a poor family in the city she treasured whatever gifts she got. When money was particularly tight she was walking through alleys when she overheard a Stylist hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. She made her way to the other competitor and parlayed her knowledge into a job. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and she is unsatisfied with her job

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Selfish. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Job. Occupation: Stylist

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: He is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down, and he perpetually has his shortbow ready. He wears a colorful flower in his chestnut hair. This gold eyed northerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He loves telling others what to do and how they should feel about things. To his fellows he is seen as friendly and intelligent, but is angry and unforgiving to the so called fatcats and any who do and have associated with them.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Marbas grew up listening to his mother's many stories. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Human companion (his 'brother'). Recently a tribe of illithids attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Marbas fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: He has passion for adventuring and risk; and he's looking for his big break

Ideals: Fighting, Opinionated. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, Adventurer. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 30 pp. Chalcedony (40 gp).